Harmsco Calypso Blue Cartridges

Summary

Product identification

The HARMSCO® Calypso Blue™ Cartridges, available in Premium and WaterBetter Series, are designed for 4-1/2” diameter filter housings. These highly efficient filter cartridges offer a selection of media, including the industry’s largest surface area.

Key Features:

• Pleated design for more surface area
• FDA approved materials - NSF 61 certified
• Engineered media for superior performance
• Cleanable and reusable in most applications and micron sizes
• Thermally bonded end caps to ensure better sealing
• Optional High Temperature cartridges available
• Color coded end caps for easy micron identification
• Full product line - largest selection of micron ratings

Benefits:

• Lower overall operating cost
• Longer filter runs for fewer change outs
• Lower initial pressure drops
• Reduced maintenance downtime and cost
• Increased contaminant removal
• High flow capability

Applications:

• Industrial Water Filtration
• Cooling Tower Filtration
• Chill Water Loop Filtration
• Food & Beverage Filtration
• Marine / Aquatic Filtration
• Commercial/Residential Drinking Water Filtration
• Municipal Drinking Water Filtration
• Reverse Osmosis Pre-filtration
• Desalination Pre-filtration

General Specifications:

• Nominal Micron Ratings: 0.35, 1, 5, 20, 50 microns
• Absolute Micron Rating: 1 micron
• Filter Media: Polyester Plus, Synthetic, Nano Fiber
• Lengths: 9-3/4” and 20”
• O.D.: 4-1/2”

Operating limits

• Temperature: up to 140°F (60°C)
• Harmsco recommends operation at 50-70% of maximum flow rate for optimum performance.

Mechanical / hydraulic

• Center Tubes: ABS or PVC
• End Caps: Pliable PVC with sealing surface built in
• Shrink Wrap: Standard on all Premium and WaterBetter Calypso cartridges

Available Cartridge Models

Polyester - engineered for high efficiency, low pressure drops

• HB-10-0.35W: 0.35 Nominal Micron, 12 sq ft Media, 12 GPM Max Flow, 9-3/4 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• HB-10-1W: 1 Nominal Micron, 12 sq ft Media, 12 GPM Max Flow, 9-3/4 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• HB-10-5W: 5 Nominal Micron, 12 sq ft Media, 12 GPM Max Flow, 9-3/4 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• HB-10-20W: 20 Nominal Micron, 12 sq ft Media, 12 GPM Max Flow, 9-3/4 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• HB-10-50W: 50 Nominal Micron, 12 sq ft Media, 12 GPM Max Flow, 9-3/4 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• HB-20-0.35W: 0.35 Nominal Micron, 26 sq ft Media, 26 GPM Max Flow, 20 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• HB-20-1W: 1 Nominal Micron, 26 sq ft Media, 26 GPM Max Flow, 20 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• HB-20-5W: 5 Nominal Micron, 26 sq ft Media, 26 GPM Max Flow, 20 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• HB-20-20W: 20 Nominal Micron, 26 sq ft Media, 26 GPM Max Flow, 20 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• HB-20-50W: 50 Nominal Micron, 26 sq ft Media, 26 GPM Max Flow, 20 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.

Harmsco Free - 100% synthetic composite media

• HB-10-1W-HF: 1 Nominal Micron, 8 sq ft Media, 8 GPM Max Flow, 9-3/4 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• HB-10-5W-HF: 5 Nominal Micron, 8 sq ft Media, 8 GPM Max Flow, 9-3/4 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• HB-10-20W-HF: 20 Nominal Micron, 8 sq ft Media, 8 GPM Max Flow, 9-3/4 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• HB-20-1W-HF: 1 Nominal Micron, 20 sq ft Media, 20 GPM Max Flow, 20 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• HB-20-5W-HF: 5 Nominal Micron, 20 sq ft Media, 20 GPM Max Flow, 20 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• HB-20-20W-HF: 20 Nominal Micron, 20 sq ft Media, 20 GPM Max Flow, 20 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.

Poly-Pleat - 1 micron absolute, multi-layered media

• PP-BB-10-1: 1 Nominal Micron, 8 sq ft Media, 4 GPM Max Flow, 9-3/4 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• PPFS-BB-10-1: 1 Nominal Micron, 8 sq ft Media, 4 GPM Max Flow, 9-3/4 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• PP-BB-20-1: 1 Nominal Micron, 20 sq ft Media, 10 GPM Max Flow, 20 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• PPFS-BB-20-1: 1 Nominal Micron, 20 sq ft Media, 10 GPM Max Flow, 20 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.

Nano Fiber - 1 micron absolute, multi-layered media, low initial pressure drop, high flow rates

• NANO-BB-10-1: 1 Nominal Micron, 12 sq ft Media, 6 GPM Max Flow, 9-3/4 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.

SureSafe Antimicrobial - reduces growth of bacteria and mold on media

• HB-10-20W-AM: 20 Nominal Micron, 12 sq ft Media, 12 GPM Max Flow, 9-3/4 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• HB-10-50W-AM: 50 Nominal Micron, 12 sq ft Media, 12 GPM Max Flow, 9-3/4 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• HB-20-20W-AM: 20 Nominal Micron, 26 sq ft Media, 26 GPM Max Flow, 20 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• HB-20-50W-AM: 50 Nominal Micron, 26 sq ft Media, 26 GPM Max Flow, 20 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.

EZ-Clean - 100% synthetic composite 50 micron media

• HB-10-EZ-CLEAN: 30 Nominal Micron, 12 sq ft Media, 12 GPM Max Flow, 9-3/4 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• HB-20-EZ-CLEAN: 30 Nominal Micron, 26 sq ft Media, 26 GPM Max Flow, 20 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.

WaterBetter Polyester - economy grade

• WB-HB-10-1W: 1 Nominal Micron, 9.5 sq ft Media, 10 GPM Max Flow, 9-3/4 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• WB-HB-10-5W: 5 Nominal Micron, 9.5 sq ft Media, 10 GPM Max Flow, 9-3/4 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• WB-HB-10-20W: 20 Nominal Micron, 9.5 sq ft Media, 10 GPM Max Flow, 9-3/4 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• WB-HB-10-50W: 50 Nominal Micron, 9.5 sq ft Media, 10 GPM Max Flow, 9-3/4 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• WB-HB-20-1W: 1 Nominal Micron, 21 sq ft Media, 20 GPM Max Flow, 20 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• WB-HB-20-5W: 5 Nominal Micron, 21 sq ft Media, 20 GPM Max Flow, 20 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• WB-HB-20-20W: 20 Nominal Micron, 21 sq ft Media, 20 GPM Max Flow, 20 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.
• WB-HB-20-50W: 50 Nominal Micron, 21 sq ft Media, 20 GPM Max Flow, 20 in Length, 4-1/2 in O.D.

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